A Guide to Belleek Ornaments - First Edition

Not since 1993 have Belleek ornaments been documented. This book provides even further documentation and great insight to the 186 known ornaments crafted by Belleek Fine Parian China since the 1980s. Ornaments of every shape and size are pictured in this book. Belleek has produced several series of ornaments and dozens of other individual, unique, rare, and retired ornaments. Example of a series of ornaments include the: annual bell ornaments, snowmen, santäs, doors of Dublin, angels, and twelve days of Christmas ornaments. There are also ornaments for specific demographics, such as ornaments for children and newlyweds. Ornaments can be around for as little as one year or can be produced over several years. All Belleek ornaments symbolize something Irish, examples include the shillelagh, cottages, leprechauns, the claddagh, and Irish sayings. Several ornaments have a celtic theme and feature celtic artwork. This book sorts through some confusion one may have about the ornaments and gives item numbers, introduction dates, production dates, and retirement dates, as well as other miscellaneous facts about each individual ornament. This book will serve as a wonderful reference for years to come. This book expands upon the website of the author and features color pictures of 103 ornaments. The Introduction was written by Brian Graham, 2000 BCIS honoree. This book is a must for an admirer of Belleek, whether he or she has 2, 20, or 200 pieces, or has been collecting for two years or thirty-five.